Whether we’re commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities have one thing in common: We do them while sitting. But all of this sitting can take a huge toll on our spines, resulting in acute or chronic back pain, according to Dr. Kaliq Chang,… Continue reading What You Can Do About Your Back Pain
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pilates
The Pilates exercise program can have a positive mental effect on people living with chronic conditions. Researchers looked at 15 women and seven men to determine what benefits they got from Pilates. The participants, age 36 to 83, suffered from a range of chronic musculoskeletal ailments. These included nonspecific low back pain, peripheral joint osteoarthritis… Continue reading The Mental Health Benefits of Pilates
Posture and Your Health
Good posture (i.e. how you hold your body) is about more than standing up straight so you can look your best. It is an important part of your long-term health. Making sure that you hold your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, can prevent pain, injuries, and other health problems. There… Continue reading Posture and Your Health
What A Pain: “iPad Neck”
As much as we all love our iPads and other tablets, can they be a literal pain in the neck? The answer is likely yes — especially if you’re a young adult or a woman. “iPad neck” — persistent pain in the neck and upper shoulders caused by slouching or bending into extreme positions while… Continue reading What A Pain: “iPad Neck”
What’s Happening to Your Posture?
You’re spending too much time bent over a computer or hunched over a mobile device, and it’s wreaking havoc on your posture. Mom told us to “stand up straight”, but the stress of bodies being squeezed behind a desk and slouching in front of a keyboard is why doctors and posture specialists are seeing problems… Continue reading What’s Happening to Your Posture?
Standing Tall: May Is Posture Month
Do you know what it feels like to stand with good posture? Our grandparents knew the importance of standing tall, and now science is catching up. In “Slouch at Your Own Peril: Hunching at Work Leads to Hunching All the Time,” the Wall Street Journal reported on new studies showing what chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons… Continue reading Standing Tall: May Is Posture Month
iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age
By Renee North Life has changed and now most of the world is a part of, or slave to, digital technology. Our collective posture has been folded and molded by the Internet, while we text, tap and swipe on iPhones, iPads, tablets, phablets, laptops, and desktops. Hours spent hunched over, searching, answering, staring at a screen… Continue reading iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age
Advice from Mayo: How to Shovel Safely
Shoveling snow can be good exercise, but it’s been linked to heart attacks as well. If you, like millions of other people, plan to be shoveling this winter, you should check with your doctor first – and once you’ve gotten the OK, follow these smart strategies from the Mayo Clinic Health System: • If you… Continue reading Advice from Mayo: How to Shovel Safely